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Bayl Family History

Bayl Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ball, Bay, Bahl, Bail, Bal, Byl, Bayle, Kayl, Rayl, Baye

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Where is the Bayl family from?

You can see how Bayl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bayl family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bayl's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Bayl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bayl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bayl. 100% of Bayl women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Bayl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Bayl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 412 military records available for the last name Bayl. For the veterans among your Bayl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayl lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Bayl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bayl in 1977 was 70, and 68 in 1998.

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